Meanwhile, on the Collins estate. Alessandra awaited Lily's return home from the palace.
Whilst Lily was away, Alessandra used the time to be with Isabelle. Though it was Penelope and Lily's season, Alessandra didn't want Isabelle to feel left out.
Isabelle was like her mother's shadow, going where Alessandra walked since she had no one else to bother until Lily or Elijah returned home. Edgar was home, but Isabelle preferred to be with Alessandra.
Alessandra smiled after feeling Isabelle bump into her.
Alessandra turned around and rubbed Isabelle's forehead. "I'm sorry for stopping so suddenly. Are you tired of walking around? It is nearing time for me to send water for your father."
"I am not tired. We can walk a little more. Oh no," Isabelle pouted, worried the arrival of a guard meant trouble. "Do you have to go now? What has Elijah done now?"
"Duchess," a Collins guard addressed Alessandra. "A Mark Wilkerson requests an audience with you or his grace."
